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Set in the early 1900s, the narrative captures the cherished Christmas memories of writer and civil rights advocate Lillian Smith from her childhood in a small town. With a blend of humor and nostalgia, she recounts unique family traditions, such as hosting chain-gang convicts for a holiday feast and whimsical gift ideas. The vivid descriptions of festive rituals—hunting for pecans, crafting gifts, and indulging in homemade treats—paint a lively picture of a joyful childhood filled with adventure and familial love.
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Memory of a Large Christmas, Lillian Smith
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- Memory of a Large Christmas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lillian Smith
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Publisher
- 1996
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9780820318424
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set in the early 1900s, the narrative captures the cherished Christmas memories of writer and civil rights advocate Lillian Smith from her childhood in a small town. With a blend of humor and nostalgia, she recounts unique family traditions, such as hosting chain-gang convicts for a holiday feast and whimsical gift ideas. The vivid descriptions of festive rituals—hunting for pecans, crafting gifts, and indulging in homemade treats—paint a lively picture of a joyful childhood filled with adventure and familial love.